Willard Science Fair

Sunday, November 15 | 2-3 PM | Willard Cafeteria | Contact: sciencefair@willardptg.org

How To Plan Your project:

1. PICK A TOPIC THAT INTERESTS YOU

Do you like space? Animals? Slime? Electricity? Cooking? Cars? Need ideas? Check out our Inspirations and Ideas below

2. EXPLORE YOUR TOPIC IN ONE (OR MORE) OF THE FOLLOWING WAYS:

• ASK A QUESTION & COLLECT information (data) that you measure or observe. For example:

• What happens when you put an egg in vinegar for a week?

• What kinds of food do birds like best?

• Which type of catapult works the best?

• What type of slime stretches the farthest?

• MAKE a model or draw a diagram that shows a scientific phenomenon.

• BUILD an apparatus that demonstrates scientific principles.

• RESEARCH, illustrate and explain a scientific wonder.

3. SHARE YOUR FINDINGS WITH YOUR FELLOW STUDENTS!

Registration Info:

Registration Opens: TBD

Registration Closes: TBD

Not Currently Open 

Parent Interviewers Needed 

Interviewing scientists is easy, fun and requires minimal effort. The kids are so proud of their work and eager to share with us! Learn more about this volunteer opportunity and sign up here

Not Currently Open 

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Science Fair Ideas & Inspiration

Need some ideas & Inspiration for the Willard Science Fair? You’ve come to the right place!

VISIT A LIBRARY OR MUSEUM!

• Willard School Library Ask Mrs Josselyn if you need help finding books on experiments or special topics.

• Concord Free Public Library Books on science projects and experiments have been reserved in the Children’s Section of both branches.

• Acton Discovery Museum (978) 264-4200

• Drumlin Farm (781) 259-2200

• Harvard Museum of Natural History (617) 495-304

• Museum of Science (617) 723-2500

• The MIT Museum (617) 253-5927

• New England Aquarium (617) 973-5200

• EcoTarium (Worcester) (508) 929-2700

• Boston Children’s Museum (617) 426-6500

CLICK ON A FUN LINK!

• All Science Fair Projects

• Bill Nye

• Chemistry Experiments (a whole list of other websites included)

• Science Buddies (Use their Topics Selection Wizard to narrow it down)

• Science Fair Adventure

• Science Project (This site includes a lot of background information and links)

• Steve Spangler (Buy a science fair kit)

Simply Googling “science fair” will produce links to many other inspiring sites.

SHOP AROUND!

Many of our local stores have a great selection of kits, books, and science equipment for household experiments. Go browse the aisles of:

• The Concord Bookshop

• Learning Express (in Acton)

• The gift shops in museum section above

• Staples

• CVS

• Rite Aid

• Dollar Tree (Acton)